Reply to an advertisement
251 rue des Raimoniěres F-86000 Poitiers Cédex
Telephone (+33) 2 99681031 Télécopie (+33) 2 74102163 Email p.gerard@disc.co.fr
Réf. PG/AL
12 May 20—
In this letterthe customer is replying to an advertisement for CDs in a trade journal. The advertiser gave little information, so the writer asks for details.
The Sales Department R.G. Electronics AG Havmart 601 D-50000Kölnl
Dear Sir / Madam
We are a large music store in the centre of Poitiers and would like to know more about the re-writable and recordable CDs you advertise in this month's edition of 'Lectron'.
Could you tell us if the CDs are leading brand names, or made by small independent companies, and whether they would be suitable for domestic recording? We would appreciate it if you could send us some samples. If they are of the standard we require, we will place a substantial order. We would also like to know if you offer any trade discounts.
Yours faithfully
P. QérarcL
P. Gerard (M.) Manager
Why does M. Gerard say We are a large music store!
Howdid he hear about thecDs?
What requirements does he suggest must be met before he will place an order?
What concession doesheaskfor?
If he had begun the letter Dear Mr—, what would the complimentary close be?
Which words in the
letter have a similar
meaningtothe
following?
a  most important
b type of product
c  large
d  reduced price